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Talking about tips in NYC..If you see a service charge on your bill that is the tip..So don't leave one....And going to a bathroom...Go into any hotel lobby..They all have public bathrooms..Me I just walk in and look for one..Ask someone..They all have bathrooms..
Thats not true at all! What are you telling people bro?? Service charges are for using a credit card usually around 3%. A tip in new york is MINIMUM 18% if you can’t afford that dont come!!!!!!!
@@garrus_vakarian7188 Your wrong..Service charge has nothing to with the credcard..Service is the tip. I've seen it on my own bill..When i was paying with cash..
I'm usual a solo traveller but coming to NYC with my friend to see Fleetwood Mac Madison garden never been b4 so 4 day trip I can't wait 9th March Glasgow to London .flight to JFK airport super excited.i will go solo once this trip
This was a good video. I enjoyed hearing what others think about the city I was born and live in. But there were a few things that you may have left out. Aside from the subway (which is a nightmare when you live here), walking, ferries and cabs, we also have MTA buses that coincide with our subways. They are good for traveling from west to east in Manhattan. And anyone coming here needs a Metrocard in order to ride our MTA transportation. Also, aside from all the attractions that you suggested, we have zoos in every borough, the Aquarium in Brooklyn which is located near our famous Coney Island, Ellis Island, Roosevelt Island, Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, a ton of historical tours, the list goes on and on. Our restaurants are expensive along with everything else but some are worth the money spent. Also, when traveling through Central Park the best time is during the day. And finally, we are not chilly 8 months of the year and only 2 months hot. It starts getting hot around here in May and these past few years it hasn't let up until the end of September. So it can be difficult to navigate our weather some times. All and all, this was a great video and there is a million things to do here in New York. And to everyone that watches this, don't just limit your visit to just Manhattan. The other boroughs have a ton to offer as well. The famous Yankees play in the Bronx, the Mets in Flushing Queens, the Knicks and Rangers in Manhattan and the Nets and Islanders in Brooklyn. So 1 visit just won't do :). Sorry for the long comment lol.
@@danielinnicg2114 Weather is variable for St. Patrick's Day. It is usually cold and blustery but can be warm. I remember one St P's Day it was in the 70s F, but usually is 40 to 50 F. One time there was a blizzard. So plan accordingly. I imagine you can bring a child into a bar if ordering food but not sure. Have fun in my great city if you come!
Many people arrive in NYC without being in a New York State of mind, and in a fast paced environment like NY that’s a sure way of getting into a chaotic and expensive mess. Also, NYC is generally-speaking a very safe place, but with any large metropolitan city you still need to keep your wits about you and be aware of your surroundings; especially, if you plan on riding the metro late at night. The trick to an enjoyable vacation, regardless of where you happen to be visiting, is prior research and advanced planning. Great video.
I've lived in New York all my life. I always like to check out videos like these to see how accurate they are. It's always interesting to see what non-New Yorkers have to say about my city. I must thank you for mentioning ahead of time that there's more to New York than Manhattan. Personally I hate the fact that everyone seems to think that Manhattan is the only fun place to go to when visiting New York. There are plenty of other beautiful places to see if you know where to look. I live in Queens & there's a lot of nice places to see here. And as far as Manhattan goes, I hate going there. Anyway, great video. I quite enjoyed it.
Most important rule: Move or get out of the way. The sidewalks & stairs are like roads, do NOT block or stand in the middle, stand aside. Walk on the right side, walking is just like driving, same rules apply. For getting East/West in MH, just use cross-town buses or ones that go E/W. Anyway, good video, he's actually got good advice! Also: Atomic Bagel by Columbia University, go there in the morning when they're hot and fresh and DON"T toast them.
If money's an issue, I've read that the Salisbury on 57th st is very reasonably priced, clean, friendly, and attentive, and is basically within walking distance of a lot of the Midtown attractions...It's not high end, but are you going to sit in your Hotel room, when there's so much to see, and do within walking distance?..I never stayed there. This is what I read from many reviews, about a year ago.
Haha, kind of. Actually, what you want to do is LOOK in the direction you're walking, like when crossing a street or making a turn. This indicates to others where you're going and we all subconsciously read and interpret that intention correctly. Try it and you'll never bump into anyone crossing a busy street downtown. :-)
that's what I do in Vienna too actually. Not wanting to show off but I feel like I am walking faster than 90% of the people around me. Don't know why that is, I don't even feel like I am walking super fast, but you always want to read where people are going. Worst are those looking at their smartphones and stop at points like at the exit of escalators lol. Another question: Is it ok to wear a T-shirt and short trousers in NYC during summer? :D It seems to me that new yorkers have much greater feeling for fashion and styles but maybe that's just my opinion. What do you think?
What tips do YOU have for visiting NYC? I'm sure I missed something! TIMECODES: 00:26 - General NYC 03:07 - Weather in NYC 04:32 - Getting in to NYC 05:59 - Transportation in NYC 09:00 - Times Square 10:28 - Broadway Shows 11:35 - NYC Parks (Central Park, High Line) 13:23 - Top NYC Attractions 15:48 - Hotels in NYC 17:16 - Delicious NYC Food!
I'm from New York City and Chris you did a good job describing my hometown. I'll add a couple of things more. Other great places to visit in NYC (especially in the summer) are the best team in the history of American sports The NY Yankees (in the Bronx). Also in the Bronx is The Bronx Zoo which has a ton of animals to watch from a safe distance. Also, the iconic and most famous concert arena in the United States called Madison Square Garden where Led Zepellin shot their movie The Song Remains The Same and where many stars like Elvis, Sinatra, Ali and sports teams like the Knicks and Rangers call home. In Brooklyn, you can go see the Botanical Gardens, and Coney Island Amusement Park. In Queens, you can get tickets to the tennis U.S. Open which is one of the Tennis grand slam events of the world and you can go see the baseball team The Mets. When taking the ferry to Staten Island, the 5th borough for me to mention, you can see the Statue of Liberty like Chris said. The only other major attraction connected to Staten Island is The Verrazano Bridge which is the longest suspension bridge in the U.S. and is the bridge seen in the iconic movie Saturday Night Fever. You can also go on Ghost Tours Vans and other major attractions like Macy's superstore on 34 street, the Jacob Javits Center, 30 Rock where tv shows like Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live and in the summer The Today Show has live free concerts at Rockefeller Center with the biggest singers on the planet giving free concerts. One note..... never, ever take a taxi or uber car during the day time anywhere in Manhattan. The traffic is horrific and getting worse. If you are in any of the other boroughs you can take a taxi most times without a traffic jam. To save money I recommend checking out Bed and Breakfast rooms in private houses in Queens, New York through Craigslist. I also recommend that you go to a super market and buy a lot of food when you arrive in New York and keep it in your hotel room to avoid expensive restaurants. Bring a hot plate stove to your hotel room to heat up your food. Cheers.
I was kind of worried about coming to New York, and this video helped me out a lot. Very complete, at least everything a tourist needs to know is in here. Good stuff 👍🏼
Nice! I moved to Manhattan from NJ in 2004 (hope I never have to leave) and love to watch these videos. It is not my intention to offend anyone but after visiting Times Square for 30 minutes, don't waste any more time (unless you want to eat at chain restaurants or buy postcards). It really is a safe, fun city and the locals are NOT rude. Maybe a little more guarded than other parts of the world, but always willing to help.
- If you're staying in Jersey, don't bust your butt getting to the city early. The commuter rush is mostly over by 9 on that end and any leftover "monthly-pass-only" parking spaces at NJ Transit stations open up to day tickets. I've had bad luck depending on the hotel shuttle and am within driving distance of the area so I have my car with me anyway. - That being said, don't bother driving in Manhattan. It's next-level stress and pricey as hell. There's a reason the locals stereotypically don't own cars. - The Times Square McDonald's *does* have free public restrooms, so it's useful for that.
I also want to add that New York City parks are a great place to see birds, especially during spring migration and again during fall migrations because it is located along the Atlantic flyway. Hundreds of species have been observed. There are free guided bird walks.
Chris, I am a native New Yorker; who no longer lives there. When I go back I stay in the Hotel New Yorker at Penn Station. It is an Art Deco gem! You should also mention the many National Parks, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are not the only ones! There is also the NY Transit Museum at Jay Street, Brooklyn.
After years of visiting CA, TX, GA, Mo & AR for years ,I finally visited NYC after telling people I planned to & watching them go. June, 2018 will be my 10th year 2-3 times / year. I was hospitalized in 2015 and something unexpected happened in 2016 or else this would be my 12th year. I can hardly wait to visit this year. Chicago is Awesome, but New York is Exciting.
My husband and I are so glad we watched this video. We took Chris’s advice to buy the Statue if Liberty tickets ahead of time. We plan to go there in June but were only able to buy 2-tier (ferry/statue pedestal with guided tour) tickets. 3-tier (incl. crown) was already sold out until August. We always enjoy watching Yellow Productions, especially on Japan.
Sabret hotdog carts are fine - idk man I like the food carts in my city, I go to them all the time if I’m in a rush since tourists don’t really anymore.
I was born & raised in NYC. I live in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, but hope to visit for a couple of weeks for about 10 - or 12 days... need ideas... thank you!! Love your videos so much!! You explain everything clearly... thank you so much!!
Thanks Dianne! I hope you have a great trip! Are you just visiting New York City.. or other places? Washington DC is just a few hours away from NYC by train.
I am from NYC, but plan to work in D.C. and live on the outskirts... is D.C. just as efficient as NYC is, as far as the people there ? I live in Hampton VA now, and do not like the flow here at all ...
I love your videos. We're going to New York and Vegas this year for the first time ever and we have binged all of your videos on them. You're properly genuine and informative and not doing these things for Instagram or likes etc. Keep up the good work!
Glad you told people about the borough's. I lived in Queens and that is a great, cheap place to eat. I found NY'ers to be pretty friendly. I only lived there for 2 years but miss it a lot. Walk to the extreme right or walk fast. Major rule. Blocking the sidewalks is like blocking the roads in any other city.
Awesome video! I am from NYC and these tips are very accurate. I would add for the taking the bus part: there are buses that go across through Central Park, from the East to West, vice versa, for example the bus on 14th street, 86th street and 96th street, just to name a few. Have fun in the Big Apple!
New York was expensive for sure. I found the people to be really friendly. We were lucky with a Holiday Inn Express on 29th, still expensive but at least it was nice and reasonably well located. Loving your reviews, I hope you get to check our our NY trip vlog on my channel, we had a great time.
jmkjr33 hi, it was OK, I'd be happy to stay there again. It was on 29th, I think, not far from Penn station, it was pretty easy to get around anywhere from there. The room was surprisingly nice, not big but did the job and wasn't shabby. We thought noise might be an issue but it was ok, the couple next door were a bit noisy first thing in the mornings, (say no more), but it was mostly quiet. People had complained a bit about breakfast in Tripadvisor and it did get pretty busy but we just about managed to find a place to sit each day and have a reasonable breakfast, tea, coffee, juice, bagels etc. Like anywhere in NY it wasn't cheep but it was about the best deal we could find at the time. Do check out our vlog from NYC on my channel, it does have a couple of shots of the hotel in. Hope that helps.
Born and raised in New York (specifically in the Bronx) it definitely is interesting seeing what other people think of my city lol. SOHO, 14th street, Williamsburg (Brooklyn) are also cool places to go shopping and hangout as well. And don't be afraid to visit the Bronx, there's The Bronx Zoo (8th largest zoo in the world; 5th in the US), The Botanical gardens, Yankee Stadium, Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt park (two of the largest parks of all 5 boroughs) which are all awesome places to go visit!
As a NYer this is actually pretty good. I'd throw in all the sports teams / venues, shopping (5th Ave and Soho), comedy clubs, more restaurants, and drinking lounges you can go to. Also I'd put up cost on dollars for a lot of the activities. NYC can add up pretty quickly. E.g. $15 cab ride, $50 ticket to Broadway show, $50 per person for restaurant meal, $250 a night on hotel, etc. 1 day can easily cost you about $250 a day on just doing normal day of sights.
I'm from Texas, going to visit New York City, and it's a lot to process lmao. The weather is what is probably going to be my biggest thing. I'm used to the burning hot 90 to 100 degree weather. I wanna see how long I'll last before I want to go home hahaha. This was very informative, thank you!
Some of this review seemed a little scary. I now live in New York and love it. Although New York is filled with people who are in a rush and busy, I find that this is one of the most hospitable world cities I know. If you are staying in a hotel see if they have a subway map they can give you. Alternatively, you can usually get one from the station master's booth in a subway station. You will find that very useful. There is a great deal to see in Manhattan. But there is also a great deal to see in the outer boroughs. You should make that effort. Get a travelers guide before coming and study that and pick out the things that look interesting. Eating is great fun in New York. There are many restaurants for each and every world culture here. New York is a great location for people who enjoy food.
Take the bus crosstown. From river to river is 3 miles. Go up to the Bronx for the Yankees, Little Italy and the zoo; easy subway. TKTS has a box office down near South Street Seaport, shorter lines. Take a Circle Line boat tour at W42nd around the island; have a few beers and get some sea air while going really close to Statue and great skyline views night or day.
Imagination how much time you gotta spend here to know this system as well as the author of Yellow Productions? nice job and thanks for being a native speaker of English.
@@YellowProductions Have you done a Video on Seattle, WA yet?? And another one on Victoria and Vancouver BC Canada?? These three Locations are So Closed to each other You Can Cover a lOt of Ground with Just a few Days.
And do not believe when a New Yorker tells you the location you are looking for is a 'couple of blocks' away. It could mean that you will be walking for a while, so just take the subway:)
Very accurate!!!! Manhattan is my second home. With me being military I get a great deal of perks including free entry into many places, $60 or so for a hotel, even a free Yankees game. So I luck out in that perspective. But one thing I disagree with is Katz’s. They’re good, don’t get me wrong, but the real deal NY deli, and better pastrami is at Sarge’s. I’d also recommend checking out “Classic Harbor Line” for a cruise on the Hudson. They have everything from small boats, sail boats, yachts, etc. They offer many types of cruises and sails.
@@YellowProductions You’re welcome. I am a huge traveler so I love your channel. I used to live a few hours from NYC and go there every chance I get. For something off the beaten path, check out Untermeyer Gardens and Croton Dam. You’ll have to take the metro north or drive, but it’s worth it. Especially eating at a place in Dobbs Ferry called “The Cookery”. Just google it lol.
Brooklyn in the house. You got that right. NYC ppl don't talk to strangers. Only the south does that. From living in NYC , there are many transportation to get you where you want to go. Not in the ATL. Times Square is beautiful and with the Broadway 🎭 shows are the best. You can have a blast in NYC. The High Rise apartment are 💰💰💰. Plan on spending 💰 on Hotel in Manhattan. Food 🥘 of very good 😊. Yes, pizza 🍕 is the best. Oh, the best place to get a frank is from Nathan. One ☝️ more thing to remember is not to act like a Tourist. You will get robbed. That part has not changed. 👏🏼👏🏼🍕🥘🍟🍰
It’s humid af during the summer and it rained at the same time when I visited. It was a stressful vacation I’ll never go back but I’m glad I got to experience it.
excellent video chris, well done. i second the staten island ferry, simply jaw dropping views from it for $0. i have some of my best photos of nyc from that ferry. i would aslo add the 9/11 reflection pools memorial and underground museum is a must visit. its deeply moving yet respectful to those that perished. central park is a reason to go to new york on its own. in one full day we only covered half of it. its huge. its a welcome sanctuary in the new york hustle. nyc hotels are eye wateringly expensive. best policy is just swipe the card and think about it later. nyc is expensive, end of story. new york pizza is next level, up there with italy and other heavy hitters, i can think of a few aussies too who are doing comparable nyc pizza in melbourne and sydney. coffee is terrible though in nyc, folks be warned. if you prefer proper espresso / latte etc, and melbourne quality (not starbucks rubbish), you can find that in nyc but you have to go searching for it. bluestone lane is very good, and dotted throughout nyc. run by a fellow aussie too : ). lastly, transportation and safety, we found uber to be amazing in nyc. otherwise walking everywhere was no problem, perfectly safe.
+ozzycarnut Thanks Ozzy! $0 attractions are the best! I haven't been in to the 9/11 memorial yet.. I'll have to check that out on my next visit. And thanks for the tips on coffee :). And yes.. NYC hotels.. swipe now and pay (ALOT) later :)
If you take the Staten Island ferry in the Winter make sure to close the door behind you if you go outside on the ferry. I speak for all commuters who have to take a boat on the daily that there is nothing more annoying than tourist who leave the door open and let all the cold air in. Also make sure you know what side the Statue of Liberty is on before getting on the Ferry. I've seen many tourist miss the Statue completely cause they stood on the wrong side.
You forgot about the crosstown bus for east to west and Vice versa. The M79 has a lovely view of the Met as you go through Central Park. You don’t always have to walk. I’m a native NY’er.;-)
Great Video thanks Chris we are coming to NYC later on in the year from Aust( Perth )heaps of info will watch again for your tips and will watch others thanks again
Pretty good run down for the basic tourist... My one suggestion is the Frick Museum over the Met (doable within an hour and like visiting a rich uncle’s mansion who happens to be one of the greatest art collectors)
Best video I've watched! Thank u First time I'm coming to New york I just got my Hotel & flight this week & staying in Manhattan pretty expensive coz I don't know anything yet. Until I watched your video. I learned a lot about New York
I used to live in queens and then stand island so am make sure to bring boots and some jackets believe me u will need it and when it summer at night bring a sweater and in morning make sure to wear something that make you not feel really hot but cold and I go in a car to visit and when I visit my friends in stand island I take the fairy .
Bus service through Central Park major streets east west east bound Take the bus see nyc MTA select bus Svc follows subway routes quick way avoid rush hours am/pm good luck tourists
FYI MAKE SURE you buy the bus ticket at the vending machines next to the stops! Even if you have a Metro card the driver will not allow you to swipe on board. Random checks are made by plain clothes Transit police. They do check!
You should do Mini-Advents and show how you got there, cost, food nearby, what happened, etc. Get a following to recreate your steps and bend them to include their own diversions, ie different food, coming from different places, taking different transportation, etc.
You pretty much nailed it....Except, Newark is pronounced Nork - It doesn't rain a lot - DON'T drive - You can walk East to West easily. Central Park is referred to as The Park and on the east end it is only 2.5 miles wide and .5 mile towards the middle. The Bronx is Up (north), The Battery is Down (south) Streets are numbered getting higher when you're headed north, lower south. Blocks are the streets between intersections. Numbered blocks North to South are shorter than Avenues which run East/West. PLEASE don't ride a bike if you're not used to city bicycling. SOHO is located South of Houston pronounced HOUSETIN this isn't Texas. Manhattan is referred to as "the City" the boros by their names and last and most important PLEASE be respectful when visiting the World Trade Center. Remember you are visiting our home. We love it, don't litter.
The subways DO run in both directions along some streets.. L train from 8th ave to Brooklyn along 14th street, for example; #7 train from Hudson Yards west across 42nd St to Flusing , Queens, for example; There are crosstown BUSES along major streets...14th st, 34th st, 42nd st, 57th st, 66th st west to the east side, 86 and 96th streets west to east and vice versa.. No problem.
This video was helpful, watching from South Africa and cannot wait for my trip this November, I don't know of the weather though. Anyway thank you so much for sharing this with us.
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A tip about dinning: research where you want to eat before you come because the options for food in NYC is very overwhelming.
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I live in Canada so I've got the weather covered 🥰
I bet you do!
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Talking about tips in NYC..If you see a service charge on your bill that is the tip..So don't leave one....And going to a bathroom...Go into any hotel lobby..They all have public bathrooms..Me I just walk in and look for one..Ask someone..They all have bathrooms..
Good tip on hotels for bathrooms!
Excellent advice about bathrooms. Just walk into any hotel and find one. Europeans usually don't do this in their country but here, no problem.
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Thats not true at all! What are you telling people bro?? Service charges are for using a credit card usually around 3%. A tip in new york is MINIMUM 18% if you can’t afford that dont come!!!!!!!
@@garrus_vakarian7188 Your wrong..Service charge has nothing to with the credcard..Service is the tip. I've seen it on my own bill..When i was paying with cash..
Il be traveling solo (1st time) to new york this november.. so glad to find your video..
Thanks Mara!
How was your trip? I’m going this December alone to meet up a friend
I'm usual a solo traveller but coming to NYC with my friend to see Fleetwood Mac Madison garden never been b4 so 4 day trip I can't wait 9th March Glasgow to London .flight to JFK airport super excited.i will go solo once this trip
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This was a good video. I enjoyed hearing what others think about the city I was born and live in. But there were a few things that you may have left out. Aside from the subway (which is a nightmare when you live here), walking, ferries and cabs, we also have MTA buses that coincide with our subways. They are good for traveling from west to east in Manhattan. And anyone coming here needs a Metrocard in order to ride our MTA transportation. Also, aside from all the attractions that you suggested, we have zoos in every borough, the Aquarium in Brooklyn which is located near our famous Coney Island, Ellis Island, Roosevelt Island, Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, a ton of historical tours, the list goes on and on. Our restaurants are expensive along with everything else but some are worth the money spent. Also, when traveling through Central Park the best time is during the day. And finally, we are not chilly 8 months of the year and only 2 months hot. It starts getting hot around here in May and these past few years it hasn't let up until the end of September. So it can be difficult to navigate our weather some times. All and all, this was a great video and there is a million things to do here in New York. And to everyone that watches this, don't just limit your visit to just Manhattan. The other boroughs have a ton to offer as well. The famous Yankees play in the Bronx, the Mets in Flushing Queens, the Knicks and Rangers in Manhattan and the Nets and Islanders in Brooklyn. So 1 visit just won't do :). Sorry for the long comment lol.
Great extra tips!
very helpful whats weather like on st patricks day over there? and l hear you cant bring a child into a bar, but can you if your ordering food?
@@danielinnicg2114 No children at the bar - restaurant seating is ok. St. Patricks day is often chilly.
Nacia La love it! Thanks!
@@danielinnicg2114 Weather is variable for St. Patrick's Day. It is usually cold and blustery but can be warm. I remember one St P's Day it was in the 70s F, but usually is 40 to 50 F. One time there was a blizzard. So plan accordingly. I imagine you can bring a child into a bar if ordering food but not sure. Have fun in my great city if you come!
Many people arrive in NYC without being in a New York State of mind, and in a fast paced environment like NY that’s a sure way of getting into a chaotic and expensive mess. Also, NYC is generally-speaking a very safe place, but with any large metropolitan city you still need to keep your wits about you and be aware of your surroundings; especially, if you plan on riding the metro late at night. The trick to an enjoyable vacation, regardless of where you happen to be visiting, is prior research and advanced planning. Great video.
Thanks NothingMaster! More good tips!
I've lived in New York all my life. I always like to check out videos like these to see how accurate they are. It's always interesting to see what non-New Yorkers have to say about my city. I must thank you for mentioning ahead of time that there's more to New York than Manhattan. Personally I hate the fact that everyone seems to think that Manhattan is the only fun place to go to when visiting New York. There are plenty of other beautiful places to see if you know where to look. I live in Queens & there's a lot of nice places to see here. And as far as Manhattan goes, I hate going there. Anyway, great video. I quite enjoyed it.
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Wish I could go to New York one day
If it makes you feel better i didnt even know manhattan WAS in new york 😂😂😂
Angelus13AOV yes Astoria is the best
You hate Manhattan???!!!! Manhattan has the best food and attractions in the world!!
Most important rule: Move or get out of the way. The sidewalks & stairs are like roads, do NOT block or stand in the middle, stand aside. Walk on the right side, walking is just like driving, same rules apply.
For getting East/West in MH, just use cross-town buses or ones that go E/W.
Anyway, good video, he's actually got good advice!
Also: Atomic Bagel by Columbia University, go there in the morning when they're hot and fresh and DON"T toast them.
Thanks for the additional tips. I pinned your comment to the top!
If money's an issue, I've read that the Salisbury on 57th st is very reasonably priced, clean, friendly, and attentive, and is basically within walking distance of a lot of the Midtown attractions...It's not high end, but are you going to sit in your Hotel room, when there's so much to see, and do within walking distance?..I never stayed there. This is what I read from many reviews, about a year ago.
Do you need to do a hand signals when changing directions like on a bicycle? :D
Haha, kind of. Actually, what you want to do is LOOK in the direction you're walking, like when crossing a street or making a turn. This indicates to others where you're going and we all subconsciously read and interpret that intention correctly. Try it and you'll never bump into anyone crossing a busy street downtown. :-)
that's what I do in Vienna too actually. Not wanting to show off but I feel like I am walking faster than 90% of the people around me. Don't know why that is, I don't even feel like I am walking super fast, but you always want to read where people are going. Worst are those looking at their smartphones and stop at points like at the exit of escalators lol.
Another question: Is it ok to wear a T-shirt and short trousers in NYC during summer? :D It seems to me that new yorkers have much greater feeling for fashion and styles but maybe that's just my opinion. What do you think?
What tips do YOU have for visiting NYC? I'm sure I missed something!
TIMECODES: 00:26 - General NYC
03:07 - Weather in NYC
04:32 - Getting in to NYC
05:59 - Transportation in NYC
09:00 - Times Square
10:28 - Broadway Shows
11:35 - NYC Parks (Central Park, High Line)
13:23 - Top NYC Attractions
15:48 - Hotels in NYC
17:16 - Delicious NYC Food!
😘 👌🏾 thank you man
I'm from New York City and Chris you did a good job describing my hometown. I'll add a couple of things more. Other great places to visit in NYC (especially in the summer) are the best team in the history of American sports The NY Yankees (in the Bronx). Also in the Bronx is The Bronx Zoo which has a ton of animals to watch from a safe distance. Also, the iconic and most famous concert arena in the United States called Madison Square Garden where Led Zepellin shot their movie The Song Remains The Same and where many stars like Elvis, Sinatra, Ali and sports teams like the Knicks and Rangers call home. In Brooklyn, you can go see the Botanical Gardens, and Coney Island Amusement Park. In Queens, you can get tickets to the tennis U.S. Open which is one of the Tennis grand slam events of the world and you can go see the baseball team The Mets. When taking the ferry to Staten Island, the 5th borough for me to mention, you can see the Statue of Liberty like Chris said. The only other major attraction connected to Staten Island is The Verrazano Bridge which is the longest suspension bridge in the U.S. and is the bridge seen in the iconic movie Saturday Night Fever. You can also go on Ghost Tours Vans and other major attractions like Macy's superstore on 34 street, the Jacob Javits Center, 30 Rock where tv shows like Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live and in the summer The Today Show has live free concerts at Rockefeller Center with the biggest singers on the planet giving free concerts. One note..... never, ever take a taxi or uber car during the day time anywhere in Manhattan. The traffic is horrific and getting worse. If you are in any of the other boroughs you can take a taxi most times without a traffic jam. To save money I recommend checking out Bed and Breakfast rooms in private houses in Queens, New York through Craigslist. I also recommend that you go to a super market and buy a lot of food when you arrive in New York and keep it in your hotel room to avoid expensive restaurants. Bring a hot plate stove to your hotel room to heat up your food. Cheers.
Thanks David for the tips! I love the Nathan's Hot Dogs at Coney Island!
Brooklyn bridge too! You can walk the whole thing and it connects Brooklyn and Manhattan
Omg I love this guy he looks so friendly and honest!
Awww
I was kind of worried about coming to New York, and this video helped me out a lot. Very complete, at least everything a tourist needs to know is in here. Good stuff 👍🏼
Thanks GEN!
Nice! I moved to Manhattan from NJ in 2004 (hope I never have to leave) and love to watch these videos. It is not my intention to offend anyone but after visiting Times Square for 30 minutes, don't waste any more time (unless you want to eat at chain restaurants or buy postcards). It really is a safe, fun city and the locals are NOT rude. Maybe a little more guarded than other parts of the world, but always willing to help.
I'm from NYC and you were right on point with not going into empty train car due to smell or it's hot LOL. That's a great tip for visitors to know :)
Me and a friend of mine walked the whole of Central Park and then walked from 5th Street to 98th
Neato!
cool..i do that everyday.
Anonymous 1 what’s on these streets
Can't wait to visit next year. Thanks for the tips!
- If you're staying in Jersey, don't bust your butt getting to the city early. The commuter rush is mostly over by 9 on that end and any leftover "monthly-pass-only" parking spaces at NJ Transit stations open up to day tickets. I've had bad luck depending on the hotel shuttle and am within driving distance of the area so I have my car with me anyway.
- That being said, don't bother driving in Manhattan. It's next-level stress and pricey as hell. There's a reason the locals stereotypically don't own cars.
- The Times Square McDonald's *does* have free public restrooms, so it's useful for that.
Going next week for 5 days ,surprise birthday trip for my wife🇬🇧🇺🇸👍
Enjoy NYC!
I also want to add that New York City parks are a great place to see birds, especially during spring migration and again during fall migrations because it is located along the Atlantic flyway. Hundreds of species have been observed. There are free guided bird walks.
Chris, I am a native New Yorker; who no longer lives there. When I go back I stay in the Hotel New Yorker at Penn Station. It is an Art Deco gem! You should also mention the many National Parks, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are not the only ones! There is also the NY Transit Museum at Jay Street, Brooklyn.
Your videos have been absolutely wonderful and extremely helpful and have made our trip the best and hassle free. Thank you for posting
Thanks Lisa! I appreciate the kind words!
I'm from Atlanta and have a real Southern accent Every New Yorker I talked to and there were tons was so nice to me.
That's great!
After years of visiting CA, TX, GA, Mo & AR for years ,I finally visited NYC after telling people I planned to & watching them go. June, 2018 will be my 10th year 2-3 times / year. I was hospitalized in 2015 and something unexpected happened in 2016 or else this would be my 12th year. I can hardly wait to visit this year. Chicago is Awesome, but New York is Exciting.
2-3 times per year.. that's impressive! :)
Wow you should know your way around by now!! Wish I someone to go with like you to learn more things there.
My husband and I are so glad we watched this video. We took Chris’s advice to buy the Statue if Liberty tickets ahead of time. We plan to go there in June but were only able to buy 2-tier (ferry/statue pedestal with guided tour) tickets. 3-tier (incl. crown) was already sold out until August.
We always enjoy watching Yellow Productions, especially on Japan.
Glad you were able to get some tickets at least! Thanks Ann for the kind words! I hope you enjoy NYC!
Bus tour saved our feet! got tired of walking so jumped on and off and saw a lot
Sabret hotdog carts are fine - idk man I like the food carts in my city, I go to them all the time if I’m in a rush since tourists don’t really anymore.
Thanks a lot ! We will discover NY for the first Time next summer !!! :)))))
As a New Yorker, I approve of this video. Especially the tips about the Subway and the food. Please listen to him...
Thanks Bernadette! :)
I was born & raised in NYC. I live in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, but hope to visit for a couple of weeks for about 10 - or 12 days... need ideas... thank you!! Love your videos so much!! You explain everything clearly... thank you so much!!
Thanks Dianne! I hope you have a great trip! Are you just visiting New York City.. or other places? Washington DC is just a few hours away from NYC by train.
I am from NYC, but plan to work in D.C. and live on the outskirts... is D.C. just as efficient as NYC is, as far as the people there ? I live in Hampton VA now, and do not like the flow here at all ...
5 days? i was there 2 weeks and this still wasnt enough to see everything :) really amazing
2 weeks is even better! :)
Ginkoman2 what did it cost you
Where did you stay
I live in Nyc but never go anywhere
2 weeks? i live here 70 years and still it's not enough time to see and do it all. have to come back in my next life.
I love your videos. We're going to New York and Vegas this year for the first time ever and we have binged all of your videos on them. You're properly genuine and informative and not doing these things for Instagram or likes etc. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Mark! I appreciate the kind words! Enjoy NYC and Vegas!
Glad you told people about the borough's. I lived in Queens and that is a great, cheap place to eat. I found NY'ers to be pretty friendly. I only lived there for 2 years but miss it a lot. Walk to the extreme right or walk fast. Major rule. Blocking the sidewalks is like blocking the roads in any other city.
Chris you are a real gem of CZcams! Love your NYC videos! You’re so genuine and quirky!
Awwww.. Thanks Nay!
Awwww.. Thanks Nay!
Very clear Chris! excellent stuff!
Thanks Falando!
Flying to NYC tomorrow, couldn't be more excited ! :D Thanks for your video, it was very helpful !
Awesome! Enjoy NYC!
Go to Brooklyn take the Q you'll have fun get off at Atlantic Ave
Julie, how was it? :) (i haven't been there yet...but one day i will:)
Awesome video! I am from NYC and these tips are very accurate.
I would add for the taking the bus part: there are buses that go across through Central Park, from the East to West, vice versa, for example the bus on 14th street, 86th street and 96th street, just to name a few. Have fun in the Big Apple!
Thanks for the bus tip Anggie!
New York was expensive for sure. I found the people to be really friendly. We were lucky with a Holiday Inn Express on 29th, still expensive but at least it was nice and reasonably well located. Loving your reviews, I hope you get to check our our NY trip vlog on my channel, we had a great time.
Thanks apntv!
New York is not so expensive.
Go to Singapore or Zurich then
you know what expensive is. Happy travelling.
H FS ah yes, Zurich and Stockholm, Oslo etc. Yes they were expensive places.
jmkjr33 hi, it was OK, I'd be happy to stay there again. It was on 29th, I think, not far from Penn station, it was pretty easy to get around anywhere from there. The room was surprisingly nice, not big but did the job and wasn't shabby. We thought noise might be an issue but it was ok, the couple next door were a bit noisy first thing in the mornings, (say no more), but it was mostly quiet. People had complained a bit about breakfast in Tripadvisor and it did get pretty busy but we just about managed to find a place to sit each day and have a reasonable breakfast, tea, coffee, juice, bagels etc. Like anywhere in NY it wasn't cheep but it was about the best deal we could find at the time. Do check out our vlog from NYC on my channel, it does have a couple of shots of the hotel in. Hope that helps.
apntv I’m planning to rent a car to move on , but on the video said that Parking it’s too expensive. Any recommendations? Thanks
Born and raised in New York (specifically in the Bronx) it definitely is interesting seeing what other people think of my city lol. SOHO, 14th street, Williamsburg (Brooklyn) are also cool places to go shopping and hangout as well. And don't be afraid to visit the Bronx, there's The Bronx Zoo (8th largest zoo in the world; 5th in the US), The Botanical gardens, Yankee Stadium, Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt park (two of the largest parks of all 5 boroughs) which are all awesome places to go visit!
The Bronx is an amazing place to visit! With that being said, please do not attempt to gentrify it and its culture. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips!
Many recommendations! Thank you and thank you for listing these in the description
Ha-ha, check out the Penn Station bathrooms. And don't forget the Port Authority Bus Terminal ones for more fun.
Sketchy bathrooms! Always fun! :)
As a NYer this is actually pretty good. I'd throw in all the sports teams / venues, shopping (5th Ave and Soho), comedy clubs, more restaurants, and drinking lounges you can go to. Also I'd put up cost on dollars for a lot of the activities. NYC can add up pretty quickly. E.g. $15 cab ride, $50 ticket to Broadway show, $50 per person for restaurant meal, $250 a night on hotel, etc. 1 day can easily cost you about $250 a day on just doing normal day of sights.
+jjh lk Thanks jjh lk!
Wow, your channel is easily the best... I am amazed how well you explain things, thank you.
Thanks Diego!
Wow! What a great video! Super helpful! Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I think you saved me from making some mistakes!
Did that sign said do not smile at strangers 🤦🏾♂️🤣🤣🤣😂😅😂😂😂😂😂😂
It did :)
LOL, yes. Smile if it makes you happy but don't be offended if a NY'er just looks at you weird. More than likely they won't be looking at you at all.
@@diydiva3190New Yorkers incessantly stare so more likely they will see you and give you a stink face
Dee Baby I smile at everyone
New York is just like London where i live, miserable people lmao
I'm from Texas, going to visit New York City, and it's a lot to process lmao. The weather is what is probably going to be my biggest thing. I'm used to the burning hot 90 to 100 degree weather. I wanna see how long I'll last before I want to go home hahaha. This was very informative, thank you!
Thanks Crystal!
Great video and tips! I still need to visit NYC one of these days, so I will definitely keep these tips in mind!
Thanks Scottman! Save some money because NYC is not cheap on your wallet :)
im a fan!
When visiting NYC must visit. 1. Statue of liberty 2. Esb 3. T.s. 4 all 5 boroughs 6. Top of rock
Very informative and concise. Haven’t been, live uk, but a ‘must do’ for me. Time running out at 65, just retired.
Thanks Ron!
This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for planning my trip in New York! Thank you very much for all of your suggestions!
I got 4 nights in the times square hotel, so I'm excited
Enjoy!
@@YellowProductions oh I will thx!
also wear a marmot mammoth and take a stroll through the bronx. marmot mammoth coats are high fashion you will be the coolest guy in town.
Some of this review seemed a little scary. I now live in New York and love it. Although New York is filled with people who are in a rush and busy, I find that this is one of the most hospitable world cities I know. If you are staying in a hotel see if they have a subway map they can give you. Alternatively, you can usually get one from the station master's booth in a subway station. You will find that very useful. There is a great deal to see in Manhattan. But there is also a great deal to see in the outer boroughs. You should make that effort. Get a travelers guide before coming and study that and pick out the things that look interesting. Eating is great fun in New York. There are many restaurants for each and every world culture here. New York is a great location for people who enjoy food.
Thanks for the extra tips Victor!
Take the bus crosstown. From river to river is 3 miles. Go up to the Bronx for the Yankees, Little Italy and the zoo; easy subway. TKTS has a box office down near South Street Seaport, shorter lines. Take a Circle Line boat tour at W42nd around the island; have a few beers and get some sea air while going really close to Statue and great skyline views night or day.
Imagination how much time you gotta spend here to know this system as well as the author of Yellow Productions? nice job and thanks for being a native speaker of English.
Thanks Dennis!
I am from New York City and he is RIGHT about everything he Said.
Right on... thanks Jennifer!
@@YellowProductions Great Job!!!
@@YellowProductions Have you done a Video on Seattle, WA yet?? And another one on Victoria and Vancouver BC Canada?? These three Locations are So Closed to each other You Can Cover a lOt of Ground with Just a few Days.
most educational ny video on youtube. and this is comin from a new yorker!
Thanks raul cee!
Thanks! My wife and I are coming to NYC from Scotland on Tuesday and this video helped tons! I’ll be sure to check out your other uploads. 👍🏻👍🏻
Omg next week i go to New York omg thanks for ya information and nice video what can i feel there what is my first expectations omg im so happy.
dat is cool bro
Thanks Omar :)
This was cool I'm from the UK I watched this videos for ideas on what to do in New York thanks for the inspiration
Thanks Mr Tickle!
Cant help not to see New York soon because of this video. I subscribed
Welcome to Yellow Productions!
I have the ambition to visit NY and east coast in general.Good video.
Thanks Ivan!
hey it's April 2019 and the video still helped me.
Awesome Klaus!
My dream city 😍 the city Never sleeps i will came one day to live in New York but I don't know what will be that day 😭😭
I'm sure you will make it there! Keep hope alive! :)
Trust me it’s way overpriced
Manhattan maybe...
Hope that day will be soon...regards
And do not believe when a New Yorker tells you the location you are looking for is a 'couple of blocks' away. It could mean that you will be walking for a while, so just take the subway:)
Very accurate!!!! Manhattan is my second home. With me being military I get a great deal of perks including free entry into many places, $60 or so for a hotel, even a free Yankees game. So I luck out in that perspective. But one thing I disagree with is Katz’s. They’re good, don’t get me wrong, but the real deal NY deli, and better pastrami is at Sarge’s. I’d also recommend checking out “Classic Harbor Line” for a cruise on the Hudson. They have everything from small boats, sail boats, yachts, etc. They offer many types of cruises and sails.
Thanks for the extra tips!
@@YellowProductions You’re welcome. I am a huge traveler so I love your channel. I used to live a few hours from NYC and go there every chance I get. For something off the beaten path, check out Untermeyer Gardens and Croton Dam. You’ll have to take the metro north or drive, but it’s worth it. Especially eating at a place in Dobbs Ferry called “The Cookery”. Just google it lol.
I can't speak English Listen to English, don't understand But I will try to learn English from your clips. Thank you.
Brooklyn in the house. You got that right. NYC ppl don't talk to strangers. Only the south does that. From living in NYC , there are many transportation to get you where you want to go. Not in the ATL. Times Square is beautiful and with the Broadway 🎭 shows are the best. You can have a blast in NYC. The High Rise apartment are 💰💰💰. Plan on spending 💰 on Hotel in Manhattan. Food 🥘 of very good 😊. Yes, pizza 🍕 is the best. Oh, the best place to get a frank is from Nathan. One ☝️ more thing to remember is not to act like a Tourist. You will get robbed. That part has not changed. 👏🏼👏🏼🍕🥘🍟🍰
It’s humid af during the summer and it rained at the same time when I visited. It was a stressful vacation I’ll never go back but I’m glad I got to experience it.
NYC is pretty rough in the summer!
excellent video chris, well done. i second the staten island ferry, simply jaw dropping views from it for $0. i have some of my best photos of nyc from that ferry. i would aslo add the 9/11 reflection pools memorial and underground museum is a must visit. its deeply moving yet respectful to those that perished. central park is a reason to go to new york on its own. in one full day we only covered half of it. its huge. its a welcome sanctuary in the new york hustle. nyc hotels are eye wateringly expensive. best policy is just swipe the card and think about it later. nyc is expensive, end of story. new york pizza is next level, up there with italy and other heavy hitters, i can think of a few aussies too who are doing comparable nyc pizza in melbourne and sydney. coffee is terrible though in nyc, folks be warned. if you prefer proper espresso / latte etc, and melbourne quality (not starbucks rubbish), you can find that in nyc but you have to go searching for it. bluestone lane is very good, and dotted throughout nyc. run by a fellow aussie too : ). lastly, transportation and safety, we found uber to be amazing in nyc. otherwise walking everywhere was no problem, perfectly safe.
+ozzycarnut Thanks Ozzy! $0 attractions are the best! I haven't been in to the 9/11 memorial yet.. I'll have to check that out on my next visit. And thanks for the tips on coffee :). And yes.. NYC hotels.. swipe now and pay (ALOT) later :)
If you take the Staten Island ferry in the Winter make sure to close the door behind you if you go outside on the ferry. I speak for all commuters who have to take a boat on the daily that there is nothing more annoying than tourist who leave the door open and let all the cold air in.
Also make sure you know what side the Statue of Liberty is on before getting on the Ferry. I've seen many tourist miss the Statue completely cause they stood on the wrong side.
Love the amount of work and effort put into this video!
+DipStick 413 Thanks DipStick 413!
I think this is such a great video
Thank you sooo much!
I'll be going in 3 weeks so I needed this. Lol
Awesome! Enjoy your trip!
Jordvn Macias same
You forgot about the crosstown bus for east to west and Vice versa. The M79 has a lovely view of the Met as you go through Central Park. You don’t always have to walk. I’m a native NY’er.;-)
Omg I just found your channel,thank u..you are very helpful cus I will be visiting New York ,thank you too for your clear English
Thanks Sri!
are you planning to visit nyc soon?
NYC Scooting yea why 😊
Yellow Productions u are welcome 🙏🏻
Great Video very informative . I live in New Jersey so I get to enjoy NYC more often .. Thanks.
Great Video thanks Chris we are coming to NYC later on in the year from Aust( Perth )heaps of info will watch again for your tips and will watch others thanks again
Thanks Brendan! Enjoy NYC!
Pretty good run down for the basic tourist...
My one suggestion is the Frick Museum over the Met (doable within an hour and like visiting a rich uncle’s mansion who happens to be one of the greatest art collectors)
Thanks for the tip on the Frick Museum!
New york here we come whoooop whoooop
Best video I've watched! Thank u
First time I'm coming to New york
I just got my Hotel & flight this week & staying in Manhattan pretty expensive coz I don't know anything yet. Until I watched your video. I learned a lot about New York
Thanks Eva!
I used to live in queens and then stand island so am make sure to bring boots and some jackets believe me u will need it and when it summer at night bring a sweater and in morning make sure to wear something that make you not feel really hot but cold and I go in a car to visit and when I visit my friends in stand island I take the fairy .
Great video! I’m going there in May and can’t wait! 😁
Thanks Kieran!
If you wanna going in winter make sure you had warm layers and rainproof shoe and the transportation in New York City is taxi bus and subway
Warm layers is key in winter.. it can be cool!
Now I REALLY want to LIVE in New York.
Yazmin Pham no you don’t!!!! It’s torture!!!
Jaylen 48 how is it torture? New York is an awesome place!
Thanks for the tips I am sure it will be very helpful
Bus service through Central Park major streets east west east bound
Take the bus see nyc MTA select bus Svc follows subway routes quick way avoid rush hours am/pm good luck tourists
+Michael Federman Thanks for the tip on the bus thru Central Park.
M72, M79-SBS, M86-SBS, M96 & M106 go across/through Central Park
FYI MAKE SURE you buy the bus ticket at the vending machines next to the stops! Even if you have a Metro card the driver will not allow you to swipe on board. Random checks are made by plain clothes Transit police. They do check!
Very informative. Wish u my New York guide. Love to visit
It's so much less crowded in nyc now, but you see a different vibe.
Omg ur awesome ur video will help me so much when I visit the NY sooo excited I am so thankful 🙏🏻❤️
Thanks Berry! I hope you have a great trip!
I’m going next Friday im so excited.
Fun fun!
Beverly Marsh how was it
Great video. Thank you! I'm taking my daughter in early October for our first trip there. You made some very good suggestions
Awesome. Enjoy NYC Kevin!
Kevin Mullins have fun
You should do Mini-Advents and show how you got there, cost, food nearby, what happened, etc. Get a following to recreate your steps and bend them to include their own diversions, ie different food, coming from different places, taking different transportation, etc.
Can’t wait to go this summer 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Enjoy!!!
Great guide helped a lot with our trip, thanks Chris!
My pleasure Jack! Thanks for the feedback!
Very Accurate you must lived here long enough
Thanks Leak!
You pretty much nailed it....Except, Newark is pronounced Nork - It doesn't rain a lot - DON'T drive - You can walk East to West easily. Central Park is referred to as The Park and on the east end it is only 2.5 miles wide and .5 mile towards the middle. The Bronx is Up (north), The Battery is Down (south) Streets are numbered getting higher when you're headed north, lower south. Blocks are the streets between intersections. Numbered blocks North to South are shorter than Avenues which run East/West. PLEASE don't ride a bike if you're not used to city bicycling. SOHO is located South of Houston pronounced HOUSETIN this isn't Texas. Manhattan is referred to as "the City" the boros by their names and last and most important PLEASE be respectful when visiting the World Trade Center. Remember you are visiting our home. We love it, don't litter.
Thanks for the extra tips Diva!
Awesome . Thank you for your tips. I’m going in 3 weeks.
Enjoy your trip Pati!
Thank you!! I'm visiting NYC next week and your video is entertaining, informative and clear! EXCELLENT :)
The subways DO run in both directions along some streets.. L train from 8th ave to Brooklyn along 14th street, for example; #7 train from Hudson Yards west across 42nd St to Flusing , Queens, for example; There are crosstown BUSES along major streets...14th st, 34th st, 42nd st, 57th st, 66th st west to the east side, 86 and 96th streets west to east and vice versa.. No problem.
This video was helpful, watching from South Africa and cannot wait for my trip this November, I don't know of the weather though. Anyway thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Thanks TheUnseen! Bring some warm clothes for sure!
Yellow Productions Would the be a possibility of snow ❄️ and icing?
There's a very small possibly of snow in November.. but very small. New York doesn't typically get snow storms until December